I’ll read my church history, if you will take a couple of deep breaths, calm your EMOTIONS, and engage in some reading comprehension. I was attempting to briefly state the Vatican’s position, not that of the Orthodox, nor my own, nor did I make ANY comment on how much doctrine either of them have changed. Is it unfair to say that the Vatican sees the Orthodox as somewhat wayward brothers? Is that really so out of line? Please, tell me your impression as to how the Roman Catholic Church views the Orthodox.
Yes, “wayward” is exactly what the Church thinks of the Orthodox. They have broken communion with Peter and withdrawn into a cave of history. Yes, the Church of Peter has remained engaged in the ongoing theological project of Christianity. But only the Church of Peter is competent to do so. Only the Church of Peter can hold ecumenical councils etc.
So, yeah. You were dead on.